Cydney McGlothlin
Assistant Vice President
352.273.4028
Cydney received her Bachelor of Architecture from Kansas State University and is a licensed architect in both Colorado and Florida. She worked in Denver and Boston before coming to the University of Florida in 2003 as a project manager. She began her career at UF by managing minor projects and after a few years started managing major projects. Many of her projects are focused on student life and the arts. Among her projects are the Steinbrenner Band Building, Harn Museum Asian Art Wing, Fackler Foyers at the Phillips Center for Performing Arts, the Reitz Union expansion and renovation, the Career Connections Center expansion and renovation, and the Herbert Wertheim Laboratory for Engineering Excellence.
In 2019, Cydney was announced as the University Architect where she represents the University. In this role, Cydney will guide the architectural aesthetic on UF’s main campus. She will see projects through the approval process and work with the Planning, Design, & Construction team to ensure compliance with campus design guidelines and other standards.
Carlos Dougnac
Executive Director
352.273.4001
Carlos Dougnac is a graduate of the University of Miami School of Architecture and is a Florida registered architect and state certified general contractor. He was in private practice for 25 years offering design-build services on a variety of building types before joining the staff at Miami Dade College in 2007, where he directed the implementation of their capital improvement plan and college-wide design as AVP of Design and Construction and College Architect. He joined the staff of the University of Delaware in 2013, where he directed major and special projects before being named Assistant Vice President in charge of Planning, Design and Construction at the University of Florida in 2015. Mr. Dougnac is a LEED Accredited Professional and commenced graduate studies at the University of Delaware Lerner School of Business. Carlos and his wife Raquel, also an architect, have a daughter who is a practicing attorney and a son who is a musician and Fine Arts major.
Cherrie Bell
Executive Assistant
352.273.4002
With over 30 years of administrative experience under her belt, Cherrie joined the Planning, Design, and Construction family in September of 2018. She has enjoyed being a loyal member of the Gator Nation since 2003. During this time she has honed her administrative and leadership skills while working in several capacities within the University.
Born and raised in Gainesville, family is a top priority for Cherrie. When away from her PD&C family she enjoys crafting, airboats and classic cars. In addition to her children and grandchildren, Cherrie and her husband are particularly proud of the 1972 GMC Jimmy & 1965 Mercury Caliente they have lovingly restored.
Melissa Thomas
Administrative Support Assistant
352.273.4003
Melissa joined the UF staff in 1991 as an Assistant, for the Accident Prevention officer for EH&S. Since, working for EH&S she has moved to several departments over the years to help further her skills and knowledge of the University. She came to Facilities Services in 2010 and started working for the Architecture / Engineering (A/E) Department and received the Sr. Fiscal Assistant position in 2011. In 2013 the A/E Department merged with Facilities Planning & Construction which became the UF Planning, Design & Construction Division and in 2015 was reclassified to an Administrative Assistant I.
Brian Giunta
Associate Director of Finance
352.273.4022
As a true A.C.R., Brian returned home to Gainesville after 12 years away following college (Presbyterian College) and a career in finance and contracts that led him to UF in 2007 as a Contract Administrator in Planning, Design, & Construction. While at UF, Brian has served on many committees and panels and enjoys representing UF at a variety of functions.
His passions in life are his love for his family and the beautiful game of futbol (soccer). A fierce “Gooner” at heart (a supporter of the professional soccer club Arsenal FC in London, England) and former director of a local travel soccer club, he will gladly talk to anyone about English Premier League matches and any upcoming World Cup!
